The Most Exciting Gadgets To Look Forward To In 2014

Lisa Eadicicco, provided by

Published 4:04 pm, Tuesday, August 26, 2014

It's almost fall, which means tech companies are gearing up to release their newest smartphones, tablets, and wearable gadgets in time for the holiday season.

Most manufacturers haven't even unveiled these devices yet, but we already have a pretty clear idea of what the most popular smartphones and tablets for 2015 will look like.

It's important to keep in mind that these devices haven't been confirmed yet, so there's a chance that some of the phones and tablets on this list may not make it to market in 2014.

However, based on numerous rumors and leaks over the past few months, we feel strongly enough to include them in this list.

The iPhone 6

Apple's next smartphone, presumably called the iPhone 6, is probably the most anticipated gadget of 2014. The phone is expected to come out at the end of September, and Apple will reportedly unveil it on Sept. 9.

Based on various leaks and rumors, it seems like the iPhone 6 be a noticeable upgrade from the iPhone 5s. The iPhone 6 will reportedly come with a larger, sharper 4.7-inch screen and a completely new design that looks similar to the iPad Air than an iPhone.

An even larger 5.5-inch iPhone

It's been widely reported that Apple will unveil two new smartphones this year — one with a 4.7-inch display and another with a 5.5-inch screen. It's unclear if they'll both launch at the same time, however. Some reports have indicated that Apple has run into production issues with the 5.5-inch iPhone, hinting that it could be released in late 2014 or early 2015.

The second-generation iPad Air

In years past, Apple has unveiled its new iPads in October, leading many to believe that an update to the iPad line is coming this fall, too. We haven't heard too much about the second-gen iPad Air, but a report from Korean news source ET News suggests Apple may already be working on its components.

If the report holds up to be true, we could expect to see a new iPad with the same design as the first Air, a faster processor than Apple's current tablet, and a better camera. French blog Nowhereelse.fr also posted a leaked image that claims to show the ipad Air 2.